Israel says IDF is staying in southern Lebanon, undermining Iran peace talks | TheBriefWire
Israel says IDF is staying in southern Lebanon, undermining Iran peace talks
Published 24 June 2026 ยท politics
Defence minister says troops are not withdrawing even though Tehran sees end to conflict in Lebanon as part of any deal with US The Israeli
Defence minister says troops are not withdrawing even though Tehran sees end to conflict in Lebanon as part of any deal with US The Israeli defence minister, Israel Katz, has said that Israeli troops would not withdraw from southern Lebanon, further complicating Iran peace talks as fighting in Lebanon continues to be an obstacle to permanent peace. Speaking on stage in an interview in Tel Aviv, Katz said that Israeli troops would remain in south Lebanon โ echoing sentiments from the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Continue reading...
Published: June 24, 2026 โข 11:27 PM IST ยท Updated: June 25, 2026 โข 12:07 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Defence minister says troops are not withdrawing even though Tehran sees end to conflict in Lebanon as part of any deal with US The Israeli defence minister, Israel Katz, has said that Israeli troops would not withdraw from southern Lebanon, further complicating Iran peace talks as fighting in Lebanon continues to be an obstacle to permanent peace.
Speaking on stage in an interview in Tel Aviv, Katz said that Israeli troops would remain in south Lebanon โ echoing sentiments from the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.